Side-by-side
AccessComply vs. accessiBe
accessiBe sells "accessWidget", a JavaScript overlay that modifies the rendered page in the browser without changing the underlying source code.
Source-code fixes
Real changes to your Liquid, HTML and CSS
JavaScript overlay
Modifies the rendered DOM at runtime
Regulatory note: In 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission entered into a settlement with accessiBe over advertising claims regarding WCAG conformance. The settlement included monetary relief and a prohibition on certain unsupported claims. Source ↗
Feature comparison
The differences that affect your store.
| Feature | AccessComply | accessiBe |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Source-code fixes (Liquid / HTML / CSS) | JavaScript overlay (browser-side DOM modification) |
| Auto-fix coverage | Eligible source-mapped issues with manual review for risky changes | Surface-level visual adjustments only |
| WCAG 2.2 support | Yes — scans against 2.1 + 2.2 AA | Marketed for WCAG; FTC settlement constrains claims |
| EAA compliance reporting | Built-in — per-country mapping for all 27 EU members | Generic reports — no per-country mapping |
| Pre-fix theme backup + rollback | Yes | N/A — does not modify source code |
| Continuous monitoring | Daily / weekly / monthly schedules | Daily re-scan included |
| Accessibility statement generator | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | 3 scans / month | No |
| Starting paid plan | $49 / month | $49 / month |
| Native Shopify app | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Why teams choose AccessComply.
AccessComply makes real changes to your theme files. Overlays leave the underlying source in place, so scanners and assistive technology can still encounter the same barriers.
AccessComply's reports map every violation to a specific WCAG criterion and store fix history, which makes remediation easier to document.
The 2025 FTC accessiBe settlement constrains how overlay vendors can market WCAG conformance. AccessComply's source-code approach avoids the underlying issue.
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